Megan Fox was one of the reasons why Transformers became such a huge success. She was the face of the franchise and her on-screen chemistry with Shia LaBeouf was electric. So why didn’t she return for the sequels?
There are a few reasons. Firstly she was unsatisfied with her salary. She was reportedly paid $3 million for the first film which was a huge sum at the time. However her co-stars LaBeouf and Tyrese Gibson both earned $5 million for the second and third films. Fox was reportedly offered $4 million for the second and third films but she turned it down (via The Daily Beast).
Secondly she was unhappy with the way she was treated on set. She once said that director Michael Bay was “like Hitler” and that working with him was “awful” (via The New York Times).
Thirdly she wanted to distance herself from the franchise. After the release of the second film she said that she was “embarrassed” to be associated with the franchise (via The Telegraph).
Ultimately it seems that Fox just wasn’t that interested in returning for the sequels. She has said that she’s “not sorry” for not appearing in the franchise and that she has “no regrets” (via Variety).
Why didn’t Megan Fox return to Transformers?
There are conflicting reports but it seems that the main reason was creative differences between her and director Michael Bay.
What were the creative differences between Megan Fox and Michael Bay?
It’s been speculated that Fox was unhappy with the sexualization of her character among other things.
Who replaced Megan Fox in Transformers?
Actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley took over the role of lead female character in Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
How did fans react to Megan Fox’s departure from Transformers?
While some were disappointed many didn’t seem to mind as the movies are really about the robots/action and not so much the human characters.
What did Michael Bay have to say about Megan Fox’s departure?
He released a statement saying that it was amicable and that he wished her all the best.
How did Megan Fox’s career progress after Transformers?
She went on to star in a number of movies including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jonah Hex and Jennifer’s Body.
What other movies has Megan Fox starred in?
She was in the Transformers franchise Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jonah Hex Jennifer’s Body and more.
What is Megan Fox’s net worth?
As of 2019 Megan Fox’s estimated net worth is $30 million.
Where is Megan Fox from?
Megan Fox was born in Oak Ridge Tennessee.
When is Megan Fox’s birthday?
May 16 1986
What is Megan Fox’s ethnicity?
Megan Fox is of Irish French and Native American ancestry.
What is Megan Fox’s husband’s name?
Brian Austin Green
How many children does Megan Fox have?
Three
What was Megan Fox’s first movie?
Holiday in the Sun
What upcoming movies does Megan Fox have?
It was just announced that she will be starring in the upcoming movie Rogue.
